New Zealand: Financial Analyst
The Finance and Records Department (FRD) is seeking to appoint a Financia Analyst. This plays an important role in supporting the Church’s financial stewardship under the direction of the senior ecclesiastical leaders. This role is responsible for preparing, analysing, and reviewing financial statements, budgets, management reports, and internal controls. The successful candidate will work closely with operational and financial leaders to provide accurate financial information, ensure compliance with accounting standards, and support sound financial decision-making. This is a permanent full-time position based at the Pacific Area Office reporting to the Finance Manager.
Preparing and analysing budgets and financial reports
Reviewing financial reports, identifying trends, and highlighting areas of concern, initiate adjustments as needed and report actions
Reconciling appropriation and cash flow budgets with the general ledger
Ensuring accurate coding, accounting practices and compliance with generally accepted accounting principles
Preparing management reports, charts, graphs illustrating findings and financial presentations
Conducting internal control reviews and supporting process improvements and review of documents appropriation and transfer of budgets
Collaborating with managers, international accounting and finance to resolve financial issues and improve reporting accuracy
Assisting with financial procedures, cost studies and overhead analysis of income sources, and accounting projects
Providing guidance and training to less-experienced financial personnel when required
Supporting international accounting and finance activities as assigned
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Management, or a related discipline, MBA is preferred
4 years of experience in accounting, auditing, finance, business management, or a related field
Strong understanding of accounting principles and practices and familiarity with Church accounting systems is preferred
Advanced analytical and problem-solving skills with strong attention to detail.
Experience using Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel, and financial reporting systems
Ability to learn and adapt to new financial software and technologies
Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to influence, train, and collaborate with stakeholders
Strong written and verbal communication skills in English
Experience preparing management reports and presenting financial information to leaders
Ability to work independently while managing multiple priorities and deadlines
Strong knowledge of tax, labor and legal issues
Working knowledge of PBI, Tableau or similar financial tools
High integrity, professionalism, and sound judgment
Proof of legal right to work in New Zealand
A police background check may be required